Description
Crab Legs with Garlic Butter Sauce is a delectable seafood dish featuring tender crab legs enveloped in a rich, garlicky butter sauce. This recipe is both simple and quick to prepare, making it perfect for special occasions or a luxurious weeknight meal.
Ingredients
- 1 pound Snow Crab clusters, thawed if necessary
- ¼ cup butter
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1½ teaspoons dried parsley
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
Instructions
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Prepare the Crab Legs: Cut a slit, lengthwise, into the shell of each piece of crab to allow the sauce to penetrate the meat.
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Make the Garlic Butter Sauce: In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the minced garlic and cook until translucent, approximately 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in the dried parsley, freshly ground black pepper, and salt. Continue to heat the mixture until it begins to bubble.
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Cook the Crab Legs: Place the prepared crab legs into the skillet, ensuring they are well-coated with the butter mixture. Allow them to simmer in the sauce until the crab meat is thoroughly heated, about 5 to 6 minutes.
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Serve: Once heated through, transfer the crab legs to a serving platter. Drizzle any remaining garlic butter sauce from the skillet over the crab legs. Serve immediately, perhaps with lemon wedges and crusty bread to complement the dish.
Notes
Crab Selection: While Snow Crab is recommended for its mild flavor and easy-to-crack shells, this recipe is versatile and works well with other varieties such as King Crab or Dungeness Crab.
Serving Suggestions: This dish pairs excellently with a fresh green salad, steamed vegetables, or a side of pasta tossed in olive oil and herbs.
Leftovers: If you have any leftovers, store the crab legs in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, place them in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 10 minutes or until warmed through.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately ½ pound of crab legs with sauce
- Calories: 206
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 203mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 61mg
Keywords: Crab legs, garlic butter sauce, seafood recipe, easy crab dish, sautéed crab